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Rapid Strep Screen, Group A
MessageTest performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
If Negative, will reflex to a Group A Strep Screen Culture.
If Negative, will reflex to a Group A Strep Screen Culture.
Test Code
RS
Alias/See Also
Group A Strep Screen
CPT Codes
87430
Preferred Specimen
Throat Swab
Instructions
Do not use calcium alginate or cotton tipped swabs.
Swab the posterior pharynx, tonsils, and other inflamed areas, avoiding the tongue, cheeks, and teeth.
Swab the posterior pharynx, tonsils, and other inflamed areas, avoiding the tongue, cheeks, and teeth.
Transport Container
Culture Transport Swab
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Calcium alginate or cotton tipped swab
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Assay
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Available STAT 1/2 Hour
Available STAT 1/2 Hour
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Group A Streptococcus is one of the most important causes of acute upper respiratory tract infections. Early diagnosis and treatment of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis has been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms and further complications such as rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
